Agriculture Canada recently decided not to grant the Pullet Growers of Canada agency status under the Farm Products Agencies Act of Canada. PGC represents producers who raise birds for the Canadian egg-producing sector. Flock sizes typically number 20,000 with production of 40,000 birds annually. It officially applied to the Farm Council of Canada during public […] Read more
William DeKay
Stories by William DeKay
Artist’s paintings take viewer on prairie road trip
Artist David Thauberger celebrates the Prairies by showcasing some of its most endearing and iconic images. From looming wooden grain elevators to his grandfather’s farmyard, and from false front stores on main street to clapboard houses and community halls, he focuses on what he knows well. The Saskatchewan artist’s work is currently on a national […] Read more
Sask., Alberta cited as worst GHG polluters in Canada
Saskatchewan’s gas emissions are three times higher than the Canadian average, says report
Agriculture is responsible for 16 percent of greenhouse gas emissions in Saskatchewan, according to a new report on climate change. “Agriculture is a smaller set of emissions, but it’s still not insignificant,” said Peter Prebble, the Saskatchewan Environmental Society’s director of environmental policy and author of the report. “It’s one of the areas where emission […] Read moreGroup gathers plant data to track climate change
Those who make their living off the land are best suited to monitor their natural surroundings, says Lacey Weeks of Nature Saskatchewan. “Rural people are out on the land all the time. They make their living off the land, so they’re the perfect people to watch for plants. They probably already do this anyway,” said […] Read more
Highway 24 at Leoville voted worst Sask. road
Canadian Automobile Association members have voted for Saskatchewan’s worst roads of the year. Highway 24 at Leoville was at the top of the list, overtaking Highway 123 near Cumberland House, which was No. 1 last year. The third annual campaign to find the worst roads received a record 4,651 votes this year from April 1-25. […] Read more
Cold, wet weather not leaving anytime soon
Many Saskatchewan farmers woke to a blanket of snow covering their fields this morning. Unseasonably cold soil and atmospheric temperatures combined with precipitation are expected to continue to curtail seeding efforts for the next week for most of Saskatchewan and Manitoba say environmental meteorologists. “It’s definitely going to be awhile, at least a week before […] Read more
Cold, wet weather not leaving anytime soon
Many Saskatchewan farmers woke to a blanket of snow covering their fields this morning. Unseasonably cold soil and atmospheric temperatures combined with precipitation are expected to continue to curtail seeding efforts for the next week for most of Saskatchewan and Manitoba say environmental meteorologists. “It’s definitely going to be awhile, at least a week before […] Read more
SPCA seizes almost 900 sheep in ‘largest seizure ever done’
The Saskatchewan SPCA has seized almost 900 sheep and four dogs from a farm in the southern part of the province. “This is definitely the largest seizure that we have ever done,” said Kaley Pugh, manager of animal protection services at the Saskatchewan SPCA. “I think our previous (record) was about 300 head of cattle […] Read more
Dairy Expo cancelledin Saskatoon
The Western Canadian Dairy Expo in Saskatoon has been cancelled for the first time in its 31-year history. Organizers say a declining number of registered animals is to blame for scrubbing the indoor event, scheduled for April 10-11. Brenda Sapergia, livestock manager at Prairieland Park, said other Canadian shows are also in decline. “Technology has […] Read more
Canadian Western Agribition seeing positive growth
For the third consecutive year Canadian Western Agribition has seen its bottom line grow. It announced a profit of $620,404 from operations ending Jan. 31, 2014, during its recent annual general meeting. In a press release, chief executive officer Marty Seymour said financial success was due to strong attendance, growing international interest and a sold-out […] Read more
